Rack Installation; Switch Installation; Desktop Or Shelf Installation; Mounting The Switch On A Wall (Wall-Mount) - D-Link DGS-1100-08P Getting Started Manual

About This Guide

This guide gives step-by-step instructions for setting up
all D-Link EasySmart switches. Please note that the
model you have purchased may appear slightly different
from those shown in the illustrations.
For more detailed information about your switch, its
components, making network connections, and technical
specifications, please refer to the User's Guide included
with your switch.
Step 1 – Unpacking
Open the shipping carton and carefully unpack its
contents. Please consult the packing list located in the
User Guide to make sure all items are present and
undamaged. If any item is missing or damaged, please
contact your local D-Link reseller for replacement.
- One D-Link EasySmart Switch
- Rack mounting bracket
- Power cord
- User's Guide CD with SmartConsole Utility program
- One multilingual Getting Started Guide
- An accessory kit for one ground screw
Step 2 – Switch Installation
For safe switch installation and operation, it is
recommended that you:
♦ Visually inspect the power cord to see that it is
secured fully to the AC power connector
♦ Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation and
adequate ventilation around the switch
♦ Do not place heavy objects on the switch

Desktop or Shelf Installation

When installing the switch on a desktop or shelf, the
rubber feet included with the device must be attached on
the bottom at each corner of the device's base. Allow
enough ventilation space between the device and the
objects around it.
Figure 1. Attaching the rubber feet

Rack Installation

The switch can be mounted in an EIA standard size
11-inch rack, which can be placed in a wiring closet with
other equipment. To install, attach the mounting brackets
to the switch's side panels (one on each side) and
secure them with the screws provided.
Figure 2. Attaching the mounting brackets
Then, use the screws provided with the equipment rack
to mount the switch in the rack.
Figure 3. Installing the switch in a standard-sized

Mounting the Switch on a Wall (Wall-Mount)

The desktop size DGS-1100 switch can also be mounted
on a wall. Two mounting slots are provided on the bottom
of the switch for this purpose. Please make sure that the
front panel is exposed in order to view the LEDs. Please
refer to the illustrations below:
A.) Mounting on a concrete wall
1. Fix the nylon screw anchors into the concrete wall.
2. Drive the T3 x 15L screws into the nylon screw anchors.
3. Hook the witch with the mounting holes on the bottom
onto the screws, and it is completed.
B.) Mounting on a wooden wall
1. Drive the T3 x 15 L screws into the wooden wall.
2. Hook the witch with the mounting holes on the bottom
onto the screws, and it is completed.
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equipment rack